How to Pronounce "not believe your ears"
expression
NAHT bih-LEEV yor EERZ
NOT bih-LEEV yaw EE-uhz
Definition
To be extremely surprised or shocked by something you hear, as if what was said is unbelievable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑt/ /bɪˈɫiv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈiɹz/, /ˈɪɹz
British English
nˈɒt/ /bɪlˈiːv/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈiəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHT bih-LEEV yor EERZ
UK
NOT bih-LEEV yaw EE-uhz
Listen in Context
I couldn't believe my ears when I heard the news.
She said it was free? I did not believe my ears.
He was so rude, I could not believe my ears.
When my boss said I got the promotion, I honestly couldn’t believe my ears.